Human Resources Specialist, Compliance

Trojan Battery Company•Sandersville, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Position: Human Resources Specialist, Compliance Reports to: Stacey Navarrete Location: Sandersville, GA Date: Position Overview Trojan Battery Company is seeking a Human Resources Specialist, Compliance to join our team in Sandersville, GA. This role is responsible for supporting a compliant, ethical, and high-performing work environment through proactive employee relations management, labor law compliance oversight, and workforce analytics. The Human Resources Specialist serves as a trusted advisor to leadership and employees, conducting workplace investigations, ensuring wage and hour compliance, auditing time and attendance, and supporting policy development. This position plays a key role in mitigating organizational risk and strengthening company culture through consistent, fair, and legally sound HR practices. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly professional, and comfortable managing sensitive matters while partnering closely with operations leadership in a manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
5+ years of progressive HR experience with at least 3+ years focused on employee relations and compliance
Strong knowledge of labor laws and wage and hour regulations
Experience conducting workplace investigations
Strong conflict resolution and mediation skills
High level of discretion and professionalism
Proficiency in HRIS systems (Workday preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

Lead and manage employee relations investigations and conflict resolution
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws including FLSA and wage & hour regulations
Drive time and attendance accuracy through auditing, reporting, and policy enforcement
Conduct prompt, thorough, and impartial investigations into employee complaints, disciplinary matters, and workplace conflicts
Provide coaching and guidance to leaders on performance management and corrective action
Maintain confidential documentation of employee relations cases
Track trends in employee relations issues and recommend proactive risk mitigation strategies
Promote a respectful and compliant workplace culture aligned with company values
Monitor adherence to overtime, meal periods, rest breaks, and attendance requirements
Assist with development, review, and implementation of HR policies and procedures
Provide guidance to leadership on employment law and regulatory best practices
Support internal audits and compliance reviews
Oversee functionality and accuracy of timekeeping systems and HRIS platforms (Workday preferred)
Conduct audits of timecards, overtime records, and paid leave
Partner with leadership to enforce attendance policies consistently
Utilize time and attendance data to identify trends and improve workforce effectiveness
Facilitate training on compliance, performance management, workplace ethics, and conflict resolution
Prepare and maintain HR documentation including investigation summaries, corrective actions, and policy updates
Partner with Operations, Quality, EHS, and leadership teams to address workforce challenges
Support onboarding and employee lifecycle processes as needed